BRAZIL
The Brazilian New Energy Auctions were also responsible for achieving a significant volume of hydroelectric plants , mostly run out of-river power plants ( 82 %), which produce a lot of energy in the rainy season of its rivers , but that require additional dispatchable energy during dry periods .
In this context , the intense delivery of thermoelectric energy supply observed from 2012 to the moment , should be understood as a new structural condition that the Brazilian Electric System is beginning to experience , and is here to stay , especially for thermal power plants of low operating costs .
The most intense introduction of alternative energy sources ( wind and solar ) can bring reliability problems to the operational system , without adding energy and security reliability . In this scenario it is very important to improve the analysis of the impacts of this new Brazilian energy power matrix in the operation system and suggest changes in the electrical generation profile by adding more thermoelectric generation , allowing providing reliability to the power systems and reasonable tariffs .
Currently , ABRAGET priorities is to find mechanisms for the expansion of thermal power plants , working closely with NATIONAL CONGRESS , MME , ANEEL , CCEE , ANP , EPE and ONS , on topics of members interest , in order to bring benefits of a consistent expansion of the Electric Power System .
Association Information
NAME
ABRAGET - Brazilian Thermoelectric Association
INDUSTRY
Non-profit association
HEADQUARTERS
Rio de Janeiro , RJ
ESTABLISHED
December 19 th , 2001
N O OF MEMBERS
33
MANAGEMENT
President : Xisto Vieira Filho Executive Director : Carlos Alberto Afonso
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